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Sony redefines solid-state production.

The expanding family of Sony's XDCAM EX™ video products now includes two camcorders that deliver new levels of creativity and flexibility for solid-state digital production.

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PMWEX1R

PMW350K

PMW350L

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Budget-conscious productions can take HD technology to the next level with solutions that seamlessly integrate our powerful, flexible cameras into multi-camera studio environments.

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XDCAM EX Firmware Upgrade

NOTICE: PLEASE ENSURE THAT YOUR PMW-EX1 OR PMW-EX3 IS CURRENTLY AT V1.05 OR BETTER BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO LOAD THIS UPDATE. IF YOUR CAMCORDER IS CURRENTLY AT V1.04 OR LOWER, PLEASE CALL YOU LOCAL SONY SERVICE CENTER FOR FURTHER INFORMATION.

Select the camera model that you want to update from the list below:

PMW-EX1

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Release Note

Major functions updated with V1.25:

Usable media
- Support "New SxS-1 (SBS-32G1A/64G1A)" with improved data read speed

Major functions updated with V1.20:

Usable media
- SxS-1-series memory card added
- "Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo HX" added (with the optional MEAD-MS01 Media Adaptor)
- SDHC card added (with the optional MEAD-SD01 Media Adaptor)
Menu
- Version information available on the OTHERS menu

CAUTION:
This software should only be installed by using the installation instructions supplied within the software download package. Failure to follow the instructions may result in damage to the unit. DO NOT switch off the power, disconnect the USB cable, or remove the media card from the camera during installation. In addition, please do not power the camera or PC/laptop/MAC using batteries in order to avoid the possibility of losing power during the installation of the new software.

Note:
Upon installation of this new software, the new SBS-32G1A/64G1A memory cards are now supported. These cards offer longer recording times (e.g. the 64GB card provides 200 minutes at 35Mbps) and increased data transfer speeds of 1.2 Gbps. These cards may require new drivers when they are used to transfer / edit material via a PC or Mac. Please visit http://pro.sony.com/bbsc/ssr/cat-recmedia/cat-recmediaxdcamex/resource.downloads for additional information.

PMW-EX1R

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Release Note

Major functions updated with V1.15:

Usable media
- Support "New SxS-1 (SBS-32G1A/64G1A)" with improved data read speed

Major functions updated with V1.10:

Usable media
- SDHC card added (with the optional MEAD-SD01 Media Adaptor)
Clip name
- Max. of 46 characters can be set for the title
- Checking a long clip name on the CLIP INFO screen is enabled (Long-Display mode)

CAUTION:
This software should only be installed by using the installation instructions supplied within the software download package. Failure to follow the instructions may result in damage to the unit. DO NOT switch off the power, disconnect the USB cable, or remove the media card from the camera during installation. In addition, please do not power the camera or PC/laptop/MAC using batteries in order to avoid the possibility of losing power during the installation of the new software.

Note:
Upon installation of this new software, the new SBS-32G1A/64G1A memory cards are now supported. These cards offer longer recording times (e.g. the 64GB card provides 200 minutes at 35Mbps) and increased data transfer speeds of 1.2 Gbps. These cards may require new drivers when they are used to transfer / edit material via a PC or Mac. Please visit http://pro.sony.com/bbsc/ssr/cat-recmedia/cat-recmediaxdcamex/resource.downloads for additional information.

PMW-EX3

Click here to download | Release Notes
Release Note

Major functions updated with V1.15:

Usable media
- Support "New SxS-1 (SBS-32G1A/64G1A)" with improved data read speed

Major functions updated with V1.10:

Usable media
- SxS-1-series memory card added
- "Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo HX" added (with the optional MEAD-MS01 Media Adaptor)
- SDHC card added (with the optional MEAD-SD01 Media Adaptor)
Menu
- Version information available on the OTHERS menu

CAUTION:
This software should only be installed by using the installation instructions supplied within the software download package. Failure to follow the instructions may result in damage to the unit. DO NOT switch off the power, disconnect the USB cable, or remove the media card from the camera during installation. In addition, please do not power the camera or PC/laptop/MAC using batteries in order to avoid the possibility of losing power during the installation of the new software.

Note:
Upon installation of this new software, the new SBS-32G1A/64G1A memory cards are now supported. These cards offer longer recording times (e.g. the 64GB card provides 200 minutes at 35Mbps) and increased data transfer speeds of 1.2 Gbps. These cards may require new drivers when they are used to transfer / edit material via a PC or Mac. Please visit http://pro.sony.com/bbsc/ssr/cat-recmedia/cat-recmediaxdcamex/resource.downloads for additional information.

PMW-350L & PMW-350K

Click here to download | Release Notes
Release Note

Major functions updated with V1.15:

Usable media
- Support "New SxS-1 (SBS-32G1A/64G1A)" with improved data read speed

Major functions updated with V1.10:

Usable media
- SDHC card added (with the optional MEAD-SD01 Media Adaptor)
Clip name
- Max. of 46 characters can be set for the title
- Checking a long clip name on the CLIP INFO screen is enabled (Long-Display mode)
Filter position
- The electrical filter position can be indicated (when the function that switches the electrical CC filter is assigned to an assignable switch)

CAUTION:
This software should only be installed by using the installation instructions supplied within the software download package. Failure to follow the instructions may result in damage to the unit. DO NOT switch off the power, disconnect the USB cable, or remove the media card from the camera during installation. In addition, please do not power the camera or PC/laptop/MAC using batteries in order to avoid the possibility of losing power during the installation of the new software.

Note:
Upon installation of this new software, the new SBS-32G1A/64G1A memory cards are now supported. These cards offer longer recording times (e.g. the 64GB card provides 200 minutes at 35Mbps) and increased data transfer speeds of 1.2 Gbps. These cards may require new drivers when they are used to transfer / edit material via a PC or Mac. Please visit http://pro.sony.com/bbsc/ssr/cat-recmedia/cat-recmediaxdcamex/resource.downloads for additional information.

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